Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
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Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
The Mile High United Way Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving day event held in Washington Park, Denver. The 53rd edition features a main 4 mile walk/run and a separate 1 mile Lil’ Gobbler Family Fun Run that starts and ends at the main race area.
Distances
- 4-mile walk/run at Washington Park
- 1-mile Lil’ Gobbler Family Fun Run
The event supports Mile High United Way programs that provide high-quality early learning, connect young adults to education and housing support, and help families meet basic needs. In 2025 nearly 11,600 runners raised more than $770,000 to support Metro Denver families.
Logistics note the course begins at South High School (1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80210). Advance packet pick-up is available at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek (3000 E. 1st Ave., #112, Denver, CO 80206) on specified dates. Packets are also available on race morning.
Event features include a Finish Village with the Lil’ Gobbler Family Fun Zone offering games, face painting, and photos with Gobbles the Turkey; a nursing and changing station; on-site medical personnel; and a post-race beer garden for guests age 21 and over with valid ID. Well mannered dogs on non-retractable leashes no longer than 6 feet are allowed. Strollers, wagons and accessibility devices are permitted; bikes and other wheeled recreational equipment are not.
The Turkey Trot is a qualifier race for BOLDERBoulder. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
